Week 14 Tight End Rankings

December 8, 2015 by Stefan St. Romain

If you've got a big-play tight end on your roster, chances are you're sleeping a little easier ahead of the most intense time of the fantasy football season. The playoffs are right around the corner, and having that reliable X factor at the tight end position is always a nice bonus in the marathon that seemingly began just yesterday. Before we know it, the NFL playoffs will be upon us, so whether you're aiming for a top-four finish or a consolation berth (Hello, it's me...), savor the action over the next couple of weeks and let the chips fall where they may (or read up on voodoo, black magic, magic the gathering, etc.). Here are your week 14 tight end rankings.

Remember: an asterisk (*) next to a player's name denotes a possible injury concern for that player.

Week 14 Tight End Rankings 1-10

1. Greg Olsen vs ATL- If Rob Gronkowski misses out again in week 14, Olsen stays atop the charts. He and the unbeaten Panthers get the reeling Falcons in week 14.

3. Tyler Eifert* vs PIT- Keep an eye on his injury situation through the week, but early indications are that he'll play. The Steelers have been known to be a tight end-friendly defense, and Eifert was practically residing in the end-zone before going down.

4. Delanie Walker @ NYJ- Marcus Mariota's favorite target is a safe weekly play. He's been a big-play machine, and is beating DBs in man coverage left and right. He's a high-end TE1 this week.

5. Gary Barnidge vs SF- A humanlike 5/59 line in week 13. The targets, however, are still there, and a nice matchup with San Fran beckons.

6. Jordan Reed @ CHI- A weapon all over the field, especially in the red-zone. Reed is coming off a quiet week 13, but he and the Redskins are still very much alive in the NFC East race, and are due to shake back. This game should feature scoring opportunities aplenty.

7. Antonio Gates @ KC- The injury-riddled Chargers' season has spiraled out of control, but Gates is still producing. He's scored 7 career touchdowns against KC.

8. Scott Chandler @ HOU- Went for 4/61/1 (7 targets) in place of Rob Gronkowski, and will once again be a strong option in week 14 if the aforementioned Gronk can not play. (We're assuming he won't; if he does, you already know where he ranks.)

10. Julius Thomas vs IND- Salvaged an otherwise quiet week 13 with a touchdown. Look for him to get back on track against a Colts defense that had trouble covering some dude called Jesse James last week.